Aerospace Quality Inspector Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

**Who are We?

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Pro-Type Industries, a third-generation family-owned business established in 1969, provides high-quality CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and finishing services from its headquarters in Sterling, VA. The company serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, military, manufacturing, electronics, technology, and marine. Pro-Type is deeply committed to employee training and development, boasting a highly skilled team with an average tenure of 17 years. The company's long-standing success is attributed to its dedicated workforce, considered its greatest resource for future growth.

For us, 50 years in the industry is only the beginning.

**What do we offer YOU?

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A very competitive compensation package

including:

• Annual fully paid training for continuing education

  • Career Growth with a professional development plan

  • Employee recognition programs

  • Health, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, on site gym, and more

• 401k with a generous employer match

• Collaborative team and entrepreneurial work environment

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**Who are YOU?

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You are a Quality Inspector conducting tests to determine the quality of materials and finished products through the use of CMM, Laser, Arm Probe, and manual inspection tools. You will contribute to Pro-Type’s on-going support of our customers through the creation of essential quality reports, documentation, and corrective actions. Equally important is your ability to multitask, be highly organized, self-motivated, cooperative and collaborative.

**What do we offer YOU?

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A very competitive compensation package

including:

• Annual fully paid training for continuing education

  • Career Growth with a professional development plan

  • Employee recognition programs

  • Health, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, on site gym, and more

• 401k with a generous employer match

• Collaborative team and entrepreneurial work environment

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**What does your day/week/month look like?

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• Perform thorough inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements.

• Conduct dimensional inspections of manufactured parts using appropriate precision measuring and inspection equipment.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements.

• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles when evaluating manufactured components.

• Complete and maintain accurate dimensional inspection reports and other required quality documentation.

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and associated documentation as required.

• Operate and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using PC-DMIS software.

• Perform inspections using FARO Arm equipment and PolyWorks software.

• Utilize High QA software to support inspection planning, documentation, and reporting.

• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, optical equipment, and other precision measuring instruments as appropriate.

• Conduct applicable non-destructive inspections and testing in accordance with established procedures and qualifications.

• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or products.

• Assist with the investigation and documentation of quality issues and discrepancies.

• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel to resolve inspection and manufacturing concerns.

• Verify that inspection and measuring equipment is within required calibration status prior to use.

• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records in accordance with company and quality system requirements.

• Follow applicable AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality procedures, customer requirements, and internal work instructions.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Support Quality Department and other Pro-Type activities as requested.

• Perform other duties in support of Pro-Type Industries as assigned.

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**What do you need for this amazing opportunity?

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• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or quality-related education or training preferred.

• Previous quality inspection experience in a precision metal manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge and practical application of GD&T.

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and dimensional tolerances.

• Proficiency with precision inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and other measuring devices.

• CMM proficiency, including PC-DMIS software.

• FARO Arm proficiency, including PolyWorks software.

• Proficiency with High QA or similar quality inspection software.

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software, including the ability to perform dimensional queries.

• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 quality management requirements preferred.

• Experience performing and documenting dimensional inspections.

• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and documentation preferred.

• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements is preferred.

• Ability to recognize and properly document nonconforming product.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate quality concerns professionally and work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Management.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize inspection requirements, and support production schedules while maintaining quality standards.

**Sound good? Then send us your resume NOW! We want to talk to YOU!

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